Since 1980, influential leaders have played key roles in the Springfield community. Here’s a look at some of the people who have helped make the region what it is today.
City of Springfield Mayors 2009-current – James E. O’Neal 2001-2009 – Thomas J. Carlson 1995-2001 – Leland L. Gannaway 1993-1995 – N. L. “Mac” McCartney 1987-1993 – Thomas J. Carlson 1983-1987 – George Scruggs 1981-1983 – Harry C. Strawn 1978-1981 – Paul L. Redfearn Source: City of Springfield
Springfieldian of the Year Recipients 2010 – Brian Fogle 2009 – Bill Foster 2008 – Annie Busch 2007 – Kenneth E. Meyer 2006 – Ralph K. Manley 2005 – Jim Anderson 2004 – Dr. Robert Spence 2003 – Roseann Bentley 2002 – Tom Finnie 2001 – John L. Morris 2000 – Jack Stack 1999 – Kenneth L. Carter 1998 – Jan Horton 1997 – Charlie O’Reilly 1996 – Ben A. Parnell 1995 – Robert E. Roundtree 1994 – Chris W. Nattinger 1993 – Michael J. Williamson 1992 – Mary Kay Meek 1991 – Ray F. Aton 1990 – Rev. Dorsey E. Levell 1989 – Dr. John E. Moore, Jr. 1988 – Ed Deck 1987 – Don Wessel 1986 – Lee McLean 1985 – Gene Everett 1984 – Bill Henderson 1983 – Ralph Foster 1982 – C. Arch Bay 1981 – Lester L. Cox 1980 – John Q. Hammons Source: Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Past Chairmen of the Board, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 2010 – Tim Rosenbury 2009 – Andrew Lear 2008 – Doug Pitt 2007 – Ann Marie Baker 2006 – Mike Briggs 2005 – Randell Wallace 2004 – Todd Parnell 2003 – Richard Ollis 2002 – David Agee 2001 – Dr. Robert Spence 2000 – Mary Kay Meek 1999 – Joe Turner 1998 – Nikki Sells 1997 – Jim Jura 1996 – Charlie Graas 1995 – Fred J. Luden & Charlie Graas 1994 – James E. Street 1993 – Frank M. Evans, III 1992 – Robert E. Roundtree 1991 – Gordon L. Kinne 1990 – William E. Kirkman 1989 – W. Curtis Graff 1988 – Allen Casey 1987 – Bill Buckner 1986 – Mike Williamson 1985 – Ken Carter 1984 – Gene Ruble 1983 – Carl Edward Deck 1982 – Carl E. Yates 1981 – Walter German 1980 – Don Wessel Source: Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce[[In-content Ad]]